Cheap Apartments for Rent in Central Contra Costa, CA from $1,800 (35 Rentals)

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$2,112 - $5,180Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments Available Now

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1800 Lacassie AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Enclave
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3081 N Main StWalnut Creek, CA 94597
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1595 Sunnyvale AveWalnut Creek, CA 94597
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Studio to 2 Bedroom Apartments

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203 Coggins DrPleasant Hill, CA 94523
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Central Contra Costa, CA Local Guide

Cheapest Available Central Contra Costa Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Central Contra Costa, CA is a Studio unit found at Park Regency Apartments in the College Park neighborhood priced from $1,804. Mountain View Apartments in the College Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,818. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Central Contra Costa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Regency ApartmentsThe Cambridge C2Studio,1BA$1,804
Mountain View ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,818
Spring MeadowStudioStudio,1BA$1,890
Castlewood ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,900
100 BoydMedium 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,970
Walnut Hill1x11BR,1BA$2,021
15Fifty5S1AStudio,1BA$2,108
eaves Walnut Creek7461BR,1BA$2,110
The BoulevardFlat1BR,1BA$2,125
Kingston Place ApartmentsThe Luxor2BR,1BA$2,149

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Contra Costa, CA and Nearby

As of November 12, 2025 the best value apartment in the Central Contra Costa area is the $3.60 price per square foot Cambridge Model at The Windsor in the in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood starting from $3,696. The second greatest value Central Contra Costa apartment is the 2x1 AL Model at Atrium Downtown starting at $3,398 with a $3.49 price per square foot in the Downtown Walnut Creek neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Contra Costa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The WindsorCambridge2BR,2BA$3.60
Atrium Downtown2x1 AL2BR,1BA$3.49
Kingston Place ApartmentsCantabury2BR,1.5BA$2.45
Enclave3 Bedroom 2 Bathroom3BR,2BA$3.39
BrioLacy1BR,1BA$3.29
eaves Walnut Creek7461BR,1BA$2.83
Walnut Hill1x1 Den1BR,1BA$3.29
Oak & Iron1 Bedroom, 1 Bath E - 1307 Mt Pisgah1BR,1BA$3.09
Villa Montanaro1x1-7131BR,1BA$3.44
Spring MeadowStudioStudio ,1BA$3.60

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Contra Costa Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central Contra Costa?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central Contra Costa is at Park Regency Apartments listed at $1,804.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Contra Costa Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Contra Costa Apartment is $1,950 at Mountain View Apartments.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central Contra Costa Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Contra Costa is starting from $2,149 at Kingston Place Apartments.

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